UPDATE: Pinecraft death a homicide; man identified

UPDATE...A man found dead in the Pinecraft area of Sarasota this morning has been identified, authorities said.

The body of Steven B. Palasz, 44, was found near the intersection of Fry Street and Carter Avenue after a deputy responded to a separate call in the area around 3:30 a.m.

Detectives noted Palasz died of unspecified injuries, and ruled his death a homicide. They continue to investigate the crime.

The sheriff's office offered no further information at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 761-4900 or 861-5800 or contact Crime Stoppers at 366-TIPS (8477), http://www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com or texting TIP109 to CRIMES (274637).

Investigators are trying to unravel how a man found dead in the Pinecraft area early today came to be there.

The unidentified victim died of unspecified injuries, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. The body was discovered by deputies shortly after 3:30 a.m., near the intersection of Fry Street and Carter Avenue.

No further information was available.

Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's office at 761-4900 or 861-5800 or contact Crime Stoppers at 366-TIPS (8477), http://www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com or texting TIP109 to CRIMES (274637).